"It is generally difficult to spot a Smurf; they are very apprehensive and cunning. Sadly though, it is rumored that they are hunted for their medicinal properties. It’s hard to determine but it is thought that there are not many colonies of Smurf left."

Ken Marquis, founder of the Landfillart Project, holds an art piece made into a six string musical instrument Tuesday, May 24, 2011, while among some of over 800 pieces made using hubcaps he has on display at his art gallery in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. When complete the collection with showcase 1,041 hubcaps, which are used in different mediums by artist from 52 different countries to give them a second life. (AP Photo/Jimmy May)